Many people would expect this video to be 2 minutes long with a final answer "$2k setup + $500 retainer", but you went into detail of why it isn't that simple, and what goes into pricing a chatbot. This has been very in-depth and interesting for me. I think I'll initially charge $2k setup fee minimum, since I'm quite new, for basic chatbots, and then charge significantly more once I build experience and more complex chatbots and solutions. Thank you for this video.
I can`t tell you enough how valuable and so spot on in time this was to me. I was literally on a call with one of the Liams just today wanting to sign up, but trying to start an automation agency to begin with is enough costs for me a.t.m. So after the call I felt a little lost again on how to just get started. THIS was what I needed to hear. I can do this. thanks so much!
Great value as always, thanks. It really is the wild west out here and like you said all we need to do right now is build demos and speak to businesses, everything else is extra. So build demos and speak to businesses and figure it out along the way.
Connor you are amazing, thanks for this tutorial. My family and I have had a lot of economic problems these last 2 years while I was waiting for my work permit in the USA. Within my family I am the one who has ideas and the entrepreneur, but the issue of migration tied my hands. This is a new beginning and I know that with my knowledge in web design, web development and now also with Artificial Intelligence I will be able to support my family. I have no shortage of desire to continue learning. Thank you for sharing this video and information with us.
Thanx, this was hmm.. enlightning. I came from one of those Liams lately :).. I started to learn how to use Flowise, to build one of those fancy chatbots, you know, those "easy to build, lots to earn on them" ones... I know something for now about GTP's, LLM's, I can setup LLM locally, I can prompt more effective than most "normal" people.... And I failed even to follow one series of tutorials, because details... OK, I built it. OK, it works... It seems to work, however i spits nonsenses :) And I, because I am just learning how the builder works have no idea why this simple schematics I built don't want to cooperate :). And it runs on my computer. Not to mention about deploying it, integrating into website and later adjustments you mentioned :) So this video actually gave me some calm, that maybe I'm not exceptionally stupid not being able to build even simple thing that others build in 10 minutes and make milions :)
Well, once again...Thank you Conner! I am locked onto your channel because of your down-to-earth perspective. I'm glad you brought up the Liams...I actually feel bad for people who buy into the unrealistic "hype" that's put out there by some of these guys. For me, this is not a "get rich quick" en devour, I want to bring value at a fair price. As I can become more efficient and build the right partnerships, the reward can become larger.
That's how it is for every online business model - buy into the hype and idea of getting rich quick easily. Then they realize it's not easy money, and they need to put in the work, and they give up. Only the big boys remain at the end of the day.
Great Video, as a newbie, this is exactly what I was wondering, more specifically the cost of all the tokens customers would use up that my business would incur.
Probably the most comprehensive and well thought out answer to a common question (which I myself have asked). Thanks for sharing the process you use to justify your pricing. I’d like to know if your dev time goes down as you create more and more ‘similar’ projects and if so, do you maintain the same price point?
Great question Paul. It depends on the project, but the short answer would probably be "yes". A quicker deliverable is also valuable to the client, and the only way that happens is with experience.
Nice one! Solid info from your experience. I love that you thoughtfully mentioned at the end about making a portfolio. That's sth I might well do, but I also have an interior design firm I know who I would like to offer a free bot. When starting out, I don't think it's as easy as saying I'll charge x amount, and this is precisely bc of the 4 questions you address in the video.
This is great. Thanks, Connor. Would love to see a video describing in more detail your landing page idea for building a portfolio. I'm assuming that I can just go to Wordpress or something like that and integrate voice flow to start posting my chatbots on the page. Also, would you discourage us from selling our services on Fivver or some similar freelance marketplace?
Watched everything 🙏 based on your experience if we wanted to stick to the non-technical small businesses and just serve more of them would that a sustainable offer or do we need to actually be "dev" and build out more custom solutions to stay "competive." My girlfriend runs a small business and I built her a chat bot I was just thinking if it produces results for her just to reach out to other ones in her niche and scale that service. You're thoughts appreciated...
Hey Matt sorry just getting to this. Showing your success with the girlfriend's business is a great way to get in the door with SMBs. I would definitely see if you can set something up with other businesses in her niche. Don't worry about the competition, just do you.
Are you able to estimate the weight of having a YT channel on your marketing? What would it be for you if you did not do YT but spent the same time on other marketing means? If I don't like being on TV, what are those marketing means? It would be great if you made a video on this :)
@@Umbral-AI OK. Here is my very first marketing effort in this field. I am trying to find my place in AI. I am currently a data engineer (lead) and formerly was a full stack web/backend developer. LMK if you need any of those skills :)
Many people would expect this video to be 2 minutes long with a final answer "$2k setup + $500 retainer", but you went into detail of why it isn't that simple, and what goes into pricing a chatbot. This has been very in-depth and interesting for me. I think I'll initially charge $2k setup fee minimum, since I'm quite new, for basic chatbots, and then charge significantly more once I build experience and more complex chatbots and solutions. Thank you for this video.
Great place to start John. Get in the game and figure it out from there. Best of luck.
have you charged such amounts yet?
Wow i was engrossed with you talking calmly bro. That was real!
Appreciate it!
This video is really awesome and goes indepth in the segmentation of certain elements, that's great
I can`t tell you enough how valuable and so spot on in time this was to me. I was literally on a call with one of the Liams just today wanting to sign up, but trying to start an automation agency to begin with is enough costs for me a.t.m. So after the call I felt a little lost again on how to just get started. THIS was what I needed to hear. I can do this. thanks so much!
Good luck out there!
how it been going?! join voiceflow community or others and don't need to start your venture alone!
Great value as always, thanks. It really is the wild west out here and like you said all we need to do right now is build demos and speak to businesses, everything else is extra.
So build demos and speak to businesses and figure it out along the way.
Definitely Toby!
You are the best. I love every video. Spot on experience equals value
Thanks for the kind words!
Couldn’t agree more! You got a new subscriber buddy, saw you on the Voiceflow office hours last week, cheers
Appreciate it Juan!! Happy Building!
Connor you are amazing, thanks for this tutorial. My family and I have had a lot of economic problems these last 2 years while I was waiting for my work permit in the USA. Within my family I am the one who has ideas and the entrepreneur, but the issue of migration tied my hands. This is a new beginning and I know that with my knowledge in web design, web development and now also with Artificial Intelligence I will be able to support my family. I have no shortage of desire to continue learning. Thank you for sharing this video and information with us.
The Liams😂😂😂 every 2nd video on TH-cam is theirs. Great stuff! Thanks a lot!
Thanx, this was hmm.. enlightning. I came from one of those Liams lately :).. I started to learn how to use Flowise, to build one of those fancy chatbots, you know, those "easy to build,
lots to earn on them" ones... I know something for now about GTP's, LLM's, I can setup LLM locally, I can prompt more effective than most "normal" people.... And I failed even to follow one series of tutorials, because details... OK, I built it. OK, it works... It seems to work, however i spits nonsenses :) And I, because I am just learning how the builder works have no idea why this simple schematics I built don't want to cooperate :). And it runs on my computer. Not to mention about deploying it, integrating into website and later adjustments you mentioned :)
So this video actually gave me some calm, that maybe I'm not exceptionally stupid not being able to build even simple thing that others build in 10 minutes and make milions :)
I like the way you give us this knowledge then we can make our answers by ourselves! Great great wisdom ❤
🔥!! Could you please make a video teaching your Dev Proposal in detail? Huge thanks! Amazing work! 💪
Well, once again...Thank you Conner! I am locked onto your channel because of your down-to-earth perspective. I'm glad you brought up the Liams...I actually feel bad for people who buy into the unrealistic "hype" that's put out there by some of these guys. For me, this is not a "get rich quick" en devour, I want to bring value at a fair price. As I can become more efficient and build the right partnerships, the reward can become larger.
Always on the long game Mike :)
That's how it is for every online business model - buy into the hype and idea of getting rich quick easily. Then they realize it's not easy money, and they need to put in the work, and they give up. Only the big boys remain at the end of the day.
@@johnpark7972 agree completely
Great Video, as a newbie, this is exactly what I was wondering, more specifically the cost of all the tokens customers would use up that my business would incur.
Probably the most comprehensive and well thought out answer to a common question (which I myself have asked). Thanks for sharing the process you use to justify your pricing. I’d like to know if your dev time goes down as you create more and more ‘similar’ projects and if so, do you maintain the same price point?
Great question Paul. It depends on the project, but the short answer would probably be "yes". A quicker deliverable is also valuable to the client, and the only way that happens is with experience.
Thanks for sharing those insights of starting a chatbot development business.
Nice one! Solid info from your experience.
I love that you thoughtfully mentioned at the end about making a portfolio. That's sth I might well do, but I also have an interior design firm I know who I would like to offer a free bot.
When starting out, I don't think it's as easy as saying I'll charge x amount, and this is precisely bc of the 4 questions you address in the video.
Wonderful lecture
Thank you :)
Great video, demonstrating your expertise and handling price objection for your clients 💪 (if they see it of courses)
Very insightful to the point.
Hi Connor, great videos vary valuable stuff. Thanks for sharing.
This is great. Thanks, Connor. Would love to see a video describing in more detail your landing page idea for building a portfolio. I'm assuming that I can just go to Wordpress or something like that and integrate voice flow to start posting my chatbots on the page. Also, would you discourage us from selling our services on Fivver or some similar freelance marketplace?
Spot on brother
God bless you
Much appreciated
Hi, how do you limit the token usage for the client in voiceflow per chatbot? or are you manually just watching the data?
Thanks for nice advice and very informative
Watched everything 🙏 based on your experience if we wanted to stick to the non-technical small businesses and just serve more of them would that a sustainable offer or do we need to actually be "dev" and build out more custom solutions to stay "competive." My girlfriend runs a small business and I built her a chat bot I was just thinking if it produces results for her just to reach out to other ones in her niche and scale that service. You're thoughts appreciated...
Hey Matt sorry just getting to this. Showing your success with the girlfriend's business is a great way to get in the door with SMBs. I would definitely see if you can set something up with other businesses in her niche. Don't worry about the competition, just do you.
Thank you!
Hey Connor, is there anyway to reach out to you directly?
Email is in the description Nolan. Can't promise I'll get to it in a timely manner depending on the context. Best of luck.
PHENOMENAL
Thank you
Are you able to estimate the weight of having a YT channel on your marketing? What would it be for you if you did not do YT but spent the same time on other marketing means? If I don't like being on TV, what are those marketing means? It would be great if you made a video on this :)
Great question and its a tough one to answer. The YT channel surely helps my efforts.
@@Umbral-AI OK. Here is my very first marketing effort in this field. I am trying to find my place in AI. I am currently a data engineer (lead) and formerly was a full stack web/backend developer. LMK if you need any of those skills :)
@@mehmetdtx best of luck on your journey!
I sound like the client lol at minute 7
Sorry you had a bad experience Blake
This video could have been 1/3rd as long. And you still never really answered the question.
Alright, go charge $2454.75